Degüello

by ZZ Top

Overview

ZZ Top returned after an extended layoff in late 1979 with Degueello, their best album since 1973's Tres Hombres. During their time off, ZZ Top didn't change much -- hell, their sound never really changed during their entire career -- but it did harden, in a way. The grooves became harder, sleeker, and their off-kilter sensibility and humor began to dominate, as "Cheap Sunglasses" and "Fool for Your Stockings" illustrate. Ironically, this, their wildest album lyrically, doesn't have the unhinged rawness of their early blooze rockers, but the streamlined production makes it feel sleazier all the same, since its slickness lets the perversity slide forth. And, forget not, the trio is in fine shape here, knocking out a great set of rockers and sounding stylish all the time. Undoubtedly one of their strong suits. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/31/2025
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227810535

Album Credits

Performance Credits

ZZ Top   Primary Artist
Dwight Yoakam   Primary Artist
Dusty Hill   Vocals,Lead Vocals,Sax (Tenor),Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric),Bass
Frank Beard   Sax (Alto),Drums,Percussion
Billy Gibbons   Guitar,Vocals,Lead Vocals,Sax (Baritone),Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Bob Ludwig   Engineer,Mastering
Terry Manning   Engineer
Dusty Hill   Composer
Elmore James   Composer
ZZ Top   Performer
David Porter   Composer,Lyricist
Robert Johnson   Composer
Bill Kipper   Mastering
Frank Beard   Composer
Billy Gibbons   Composer
Bill Ham   Producer
Isaac Hayes   Composer,Lyricist